Look no further than Siena, a city atop three hills crowned Italy's best medieval city experience by Rick Steves, a European travel expert. Siena is one of the must-visit spots in Tuscany and the ...

Anything goes in Siena, Italy, during the spectacular medieval-style Corsa del Palio—the breakneck, bareback horse race held twice each year—July 2 and August 16—in the historic heart of the ...

Embark on a captivating journey through time as we unveil the world's coolest medieval towns, where history comes alive ...

Medieval hilltop towns, an unspoilt coastline and steamy hot springs make the Maremma region ideal for multi-generational ...

Even after 700 years, these look-at-me buildings are showstoppers. And the unfinished cathedral adds a potent, poignant ...

Immerse yourself in Italy's architectural heritage through visits to iconic landmarks, such as the Colosseum, churches in Rome (Medieval, Baroque, Gothic), the Pitti Palace in Florence, and the Uffizi ...

The Palio, Siena's famous horse race Credit ... filled with art that includes Duccio’s Maestà, one of Italy’s seminal medieval paintings. Less visited, but worthwhile, is Santa Maria della ...

Siena, Italy, lies in the scenic hill country of Tuscany just 43 mi/70 km south of Florence. This picturesque, well-preserved medieval town has been a bitter competitor with Florence for much of ...